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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210724T175000
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SUMMARY:Stockport Lithium Battery Flat Fire Extinguished by Sprinkler System
DESCRIPTION:The decision by Stockport Homes and Stockport Council to approve  a multi million pound sprinkler system retrofit investment programme to fund the installation of sprinklers in all 22 of Stockport tower blocks has proven to show that it is money well spent following the fire in a high rise block in Edgedley. \nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) despatched Six fire appliances and one aerial appliance to a kitchen fire in a 8 storey high rise residential block on the 24 July 2021 at 17:50 hours. \nOn their arrival  it was identified that one residential sidewall head had operated extinguishing a lithium battery fire. \nThe sprinkler head activated\, discharging water on to the fire for only 7 minutes keeping damage to a minimum.  \nThis was  due to the appropriate sprinkler  installation information being available on site\, allowing  GMFRS to interact with the sprinkler system allowing the supply to be immediately isolated by GMFRS.  \nThis Clearly highlighted the importance of business continuity for Stockport Homes and Stockport Council. \nStockport Homes and Stockport Council have worked closely with Greater Manchester Fire Service\, clearly identifying the benefits of sprinklers. Completing the retrofit programme in under 3 years. Providing a further layer of fire safety to as part of a holistic approach to make Stockports tower blocks as safe as they can. \nThis incident clearly demonstrates that sprinklers save lives of residents and firefighters with no injuries reported. \nChargers\, batteries and fire safety. \nDid you know that London Fire Brigade attend on average 24 fires each week that have been started by chargers\, batteries and cables? Further information on  how to buy and use items with lithium batteries safely can be found by clicking here \nRetrofitting \nFurther information on retrofitting/residential  sprinklers  can be found in theBAFSA Information File BIF 10 \nBusiness Continuity\, Information for the FRS \nThe National Fire Chiefs Council  have published a new code of practice for the the provision of Premises Information Boxes in residential buildings to ensure that information is available to the FRS in a consistent format  to assist with the emergency response. A key consideration where fixed fire safety systems are installed. \nClick here to open \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/stockport-lithium-battery-flat-fire-extinguished-by-sprinkler-system/
LOCATION:Edgeley\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T004200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T020000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210718T224630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T193854Z
UID:10000317-1626396120-1626400800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Erith Ocado Customer Fulfilment Centre Fire Suppressed by Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:On the 16 July 2021\, The commercial sprinkler system (FM Global Early Suppression Fast Response)  activated at Ocado’s three-storey customer fulfilment centre (CFC) assisting  operational crews from the LFB to suppress\, extinguish a deep seated warehouse fire. The London Fire Brigade were called at 12:42\, mobilising 15 fire appliances dispatched from neighbouring stations including Bexley\, Millwall\, Lee Green and Greenwich. \nThe cause of the fire according to the statement released by Ocado appears to have been caused by the collision of three bots on the grid\, no one was injured and the damage was limited to 1 per cent of its grid. \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of properly controlling a fire using sprinklers as part of a holistic approach containing fire spread. Sprinklers not only protect lives\, they protect property\, businesses and jobs. Sprinklers have been shown to contain and extinguish fires in 99% of cases. \nWhen you compare the above mentioned incident to the article by Tom Roche\, secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance highlighting two buildings destroyed by fire. the benefits of sprinklers are clear for everyone to see \nWhat are the fire safety building regulations for the requirement of sprinklers in industrial and commercial buildings \nApproved Document “B” provides building design guidance to satisfy the requirements of the Fire Safety Building Regulations. The guidance for sprinklers to be installed in  industrial and commercial buildings\, is that: \n\nSprinklers be used in single storey warehouses larger than 20\,000m2\nSprinklers are not required  for industrial buildings.\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/erith-ocado-customer-fulfilment-centre-fire-suppressed-by-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Erith\, Church Manorway\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210712T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210712T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210713T175002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T175002Z
UID:10000316-1626103800-1626111000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Southampton flat bedroom fire suppressed by sprinkler actuation
DESCRIPTION:Retrofitting projects completed across the country installed by housing providers are clearly evident following the actuation of a sidewall sprinkler-head that actuated suppressing a fire\, preventing flashover. This allowed a breathing apparatus team from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service to enter the flat and suppress the fire. All the occupants of the flat evacuated the property safely \nIt should be noted however the effectiveness of sprinklers was clearly demonstrated despite the fact that the operational efficiency of the residential sprinkler system was compromised due to a house hold item placed in front of the sprinkler head obstructing the discharge of water. \n\nSouthampton council has been working closely with Hampshire & Isle of wight Fire and Rescue Service  on a timetable for installing sprinkler systems in 19 tower blocks to make them even safer from fire. Work has now been completed on a number of the residential blocks including  Shirley Towers\, Sturminster House\, Albion Towers\, Canberra Towers\, Redbridge Towers and Millbrook Towers. \nThis is the third sprinkler save in Southampton since the start of the year the previous incidents being \n12 April 2021:-Hightown\, St Mary’s\, Redbridge\, Hamble and Eastleigh crews were called to an oven fire on the 6  floor of Copenhagen Tower in Southampton. \n20 April 2021:-Firefighters from Redbridge\, St Mary’s\, Eastleigh\, Hightown and Beaulieu were called to Millbrook Towers in Millbrook\, Southampton \nFurther information on retrofitting can be found in the resources section 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/southampton-flat-bedroom-fire-suppressed-by-sprinkler-actuation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210712T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210712T000000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210712T181334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T204215Z
UID:10000245-1626048000-1626048000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Coventry Student Accommodation Fire
DESCRIPTION:There’s no getting away from the fact that the student lifestyle contributes to the level of fire risk\, it is therefore pleasing to report that following a fire in a  kitchen\, (cooking pan left unattended) the residential sprinkler system activated. On arrival of the West Midlands Fire Service. it was identified that a  sprinkler head had operated extinguishing the fire no injuries were reported. \nOn 26 May 2020 the Ministry of Housing\, Communities and Local Government published amendments to the guidance in Approved Document B (fire safety) volume 1 following their consultation on sprinklers and other fire safety measures in new high rise residential block of flats which was launched in September 2019. \nThe changes are Sprinkler systems in accordance with BS 9251 (or BS EN 12845 for residential blocks of flats outside of the scope of BS 9251) should be fitted throughout blocks of flats with a top storey more than 11m above ground level. It  is disappointing this only applied only to  purpose group 1a (Residential (block of flats). \nWithin the current guidance there is no requirement for residential (other) buildings such as student accommodation to be sprinklered regardless of the height. Further information can be found in the BAFSA Information file\, BIFF 23.Fire sprinkler systems in student accommodation\, click here to open  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/coventry-student-accommodation-fire/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210710T215900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210710T215900
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20211109T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T194913Z
UID:10000334-1625954340-1625954340@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:City of London Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:FRS; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nLocation; City of London\nDate of Incident; 10 July 2021\nTime of Call; 20:59\nOccupancy; Commercial\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nSprinkler system actuation\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident\, resulting in the mobilization of four fire appliances to a fire within a shop with a restaurant above on New London Street. \nFire damage was contained to part of the ground floor only due to the activation of the premises sprinkler system.  2 sidewall sprinkler heads operated restricting fire damage to 20% of the ground floor only. The water supply for the sprinkler system was from the town main. \nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “The fire was discovered by a member of the public who saw smoke coming from a door on the ground floor. There were no working smoke alarms inside the property. The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by an electrical fault in an extractor fan. \nLinks \n\nBAFSA; Further information\, FAQ’s industrial & Commercial sprinkler systems can be found in the information file 6b\nLFB\, press release\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/city-of-london-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:City of London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210707T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210710T131145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210710T131301Z
UID:10000244-1625666400-1625671800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield hospital healthcare laundry room fire
DESCRIPTION:The effectiveness of sprinklers were clearly demonstrated following a fire caused by an industrial gas powered ironing machine which suppressed and extinguished the fire before the arrival of South Yorkshire Fire Service\, no further action was required.The outcome of could have been so different if sprinklers had not been installed. During 2008/2009 five significant fires took place involving healthcare premises in London which resulted in partial or full evacuation. \nFollowing these incidents NHS London published the report “Review of five London hospital fires and their management” which illustrated  the critical importance of being prepared for emergencies. None of the five sites had AFSS installed at the time of the incidents\, \nDisappointingly an opportunity was lost as the report made no reference to the benefits/impact  that the installation of AFSS may have brought to these incidents. \nThe impact of fire on UK hospitals and healthcare premises is significant. Data sourced by NHS Digital confirms there were 1701 fires in all trusts in 2015/16  and 1462  fires in 2016/17. Mental Health Trusts accounted for 1138 or 67% of fires in 2015/16 and 895 or 61% fires in 2016/2017. Over these two years\, 88 people were injured in NHS Trust fires\, with 64 of these people being injured in fires related to Mental Health Trusts. There were four deaths in trust fires\, three accounted for by Mental Health Trusts. Further guidance on sprinklers in healthcare premises can be found in the Welsh Health Estates Guidance Note:Sprinkler systems in healthcare premises
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sheffield-hospital-health-care-laundry-room-fire/
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210708
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20211204T153710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T153710Z
UID:10000341-1625616000-1625702399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stockport Bin Room Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Attendance of Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS\nDate of incident ;7 July 2021\nTime of call; 00:23\nLocation of incident; Stockport\nOccupancy; High rise residential block\, 15 Storeys\nLocation of fire; Bin Room\nSprinkler system: Wet Pipe\, mains fed\n\n  \nGMFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a fire in a bin room which successfully contained by the activation of 1 sprinkler head. Two fire appliances attended the incident turning over and extinguishing the fire with 1x hose reel jet. \nDangers of bin store fires \nIt should be noted that the outcome of a communal bin store fire can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations: – \n\nBespoke sprinkler system\, Further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors. The provision of sprinklers should always be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways or lobbies containing more than two flat entrance doors.\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\n\nHousing providers across the country are recognising the danger of these type of fires\, London Borough Barking & Dagenham for example\, reduced the risk by the retrofitting of sprinklers into all their high-rise residential block bin stores\, 22 in total. Following match funding received from the London Fire Brigade (£84\,250) to help fund this initiative. \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\n\nFurther information on sprinkler news\, updates can be found in the sprinkler FOCUS\,  the biannual magazine of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association. It is the only UK publication which has automatic fire sprinklers at its core with current news\, features and opinions along with case studies and product updates. \nThe November 21 edition is now  available to download \n\nGMFRS
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/stockport-bin-room-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:stockport
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210701T173052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T120613Z
UID:10000243-1625126400-1625158800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Flat Fire
DESCRIPTION:The benefits of sprinklers clearly demonstrated following the fire involving a top floor flat in Edinburgh resulting in 5 heads activating. \n  \nFurther details to follow shortly
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/edinburgh-flat-fire/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210619T191400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20211016T134409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T134714Z
UID:10000253-1624130040-1624134600@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Salford high rise refuse store sprinkler save
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS)\nDate of Incident; 19 June 2021\nTime of call; 19:14\nLocation; Salford\nOccupancy; Residential 10 or more storeys\nFire in Refuse Store\n3x Pumping appliances\n\n  \nGMFRS have reported a fire in a high rise residential block involving a large refuse plastic industrial bin located on the ground floor of the refuse store\, two sprinkler heads operated suppressing the fire before the arrival of operational crews. Due to the prompt activation of the sprinkler system the fire was contained to the compartment/room of origin. \nGMFRS\, fire data collated for the period of April 2018-April 2021 \n\n3 previous sprinkler saves\, involving refuse stores\nOccupancy; Residential 10 or more storeys\nActivating\, 5 sprinkler heads\n\n  \nThe benefits of sprinklers for refuse store fires have been clearly identified by Dagenham & Barking Local Authority. Following an investment of £465\,00 which included £85\,000 from London Fire Brigade the decision was taken for the installation of sprinklers in all their specialized housing schemes\, high rise block refuse stores containing bin chutes. The outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire where their tenants are most at risk from fire. \nLinks \n\nBAFSA; Have you ever wondered how a sprinkler works\nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service\, how to prevent a wheelie bin fire\nGMFRS
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/salford-high-rise-refuse-store-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Salford
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210613T161800
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210613T175100
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210615T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T190459Z
UID:10000241-1623601080-1623606660@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cleveland\, residential sprinkler project pays dividends extinguishing a high rise residential building kitchen fire
DESCRIPTION:In July 2017\, a review of fire safety of high rise residential buildings was completed by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Place Select Committee\, where it was agreed that Sprinklers and misting systems are installed in all high rise residential buildings across Stockton-on-Tees. \nThe benefits of this decision has been clearly demonstrated following the fire at a high rise residential building of 17 floors\, Hume House\, Fredrick Street\, Stockton. \nOn the 13th June at 16:18 hours\, Cleveland Fire & Rescue were mobilised to a high rise residential kitchen fire on the 7th floor. On arrival it was established that the fire was all out with 1 sidewall sprinkler head operating\, minimising and containing the fire damage to 10m². \nThe premises had been retrofitted with a sprinkler system\, coverage provided within both the common areas\, individual flats and refuge chute rooms\, alongside a misting system within the ground floor refuge area. \nIt was established no delay took place in calling the fire and rescue service as the sprinkler system transmitted a sprinkler fire alarm signal to a remote monitoring station initiating the appropriate emergency procedures. \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the effectiveness and efficiency of sprinklers\, as part of a holistic approach to fire safety.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/cleaveland-high-rise-residential-sprinkler-project-pays-dividends-extinguishing-a-high-rise-residential-building-kitchen-fire/
LOCATION:Stockton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T174200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T174200
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210613T165650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T165912Z
UID:10000240-1622742120-1622742120@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flint\, Specialised Housing\, High Rise Fire
DESCRIPTION:Flint\, Specialised Housing\, High Rise Sprinkler Save\nAt 17:42 on Thursday 3 June 2021\, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a kitchen flat fire involving a chip pan which had been accidentally left unattended. \nCrews identified that a sidewall sprinkler head had operated in in a flat where the fire originated\, subsequently extinguishing the fire before firefighters arrived. The benefit of the sprinkler system was clear to see as the kitchen sustained minor smoke damage. \nLee Williams\, Deputy Head of Business Fire Safety at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service\, said: “This incident clearly highlights the importance of sprinklers in helping to avoid the spread of fire. \n“The fast activation of the sprinkler system helped to protect the occupier of the flat from serious harm\, as well as avoiding severe damage to his flat and major disruption to the remainder of the building and its occupants which may have resulted had the fire spread. \n“It’s also a warning to everyone how leaving a chip pan unattended for even a short time can have potentially disastrous results as the oil can easily overheat and ignite. \n“People assume that cooking chips in a pan of hot oil is a thing of the past\, but we have had three such incidents within the last week alone. \n“We’d recommend oven chips\, using a deep fryer with a thermostat\, or having a takeaway as a safer option\, but if people do choose to fry then please ensure you stand by your pan – don’t be tempted to leave it unattended.”\nIn 2016 working closely with North Wales Fire and Rescue Service\, Flintshire County Council took the bold decision to review their fire safety arrangements to protect their most vulnerable residents by installing sprinklers to all three of their specialised housing high-rise blocks. \nBolingbroke Heights\, Richard Heights and Castle Heights\, sprinkler coverage was provided throughout including the flats and common ways installed to BS9251:2014 \nThe benefits of this decision were clearly demonstrated as this was the second sprinkler save since the sprinkler retrofitting project was completed in 2016. \nAt 17:49 hours on Friday 24 January 2020\, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a report of a fire at Bolingbroke Heights\, appliances from Flint\, Deeside and Holywell were mobilised to the incident. \nFirefighters rescued a man in his 70s from a heavily smoke logged flat within the building. He received a precautionary check for smoke inhalation at the scene. \nThe fire was extinguished quickly by the sprinkler system with damage confined to a cooker within the flat. \nThese two incidents clearly identify the benefits of retrofitting high rise residential blocks with Sprinklers. \nCredit\, photograph NWFRS
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flint-specialised-housing-high-rise-fire/
LOCATION:Flint\, Richard Heights
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210531
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210603T103850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T180112Z
UID:10000238-1622332800-1622419199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:High Rise Residential Flat Fire\,  Bridge Meadow House Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:On 30 May 2021 a sprinkler system successfully suppressed a fire at Bridge Meadow House\, 13 storey residential building in Birmingham\, the fire started on an enclosed balcony.\nThe nearest sprinkler head activated and suppressed the fire\, without the presence of the sprinkler system the fire could have caused much more serious damage to the property and posed a risk to the buildings occupants. \nThe building had recently been fitted with fire sprinklers thanks to Birmingham City Councils commitment to retrofit fire sprinklers to all 213 council-owned tower blocks\, and a sprinkler save such as this is reenforces the importance of retrofitting sprinklers in high rise residential buildings as part of a risk based approach.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/high-rise-residential-flat-fire-bridge-meadow-house-birmingham/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T130200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210610T174306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T175807Z
UID:10000239-1620392520-1620403200@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester Waste Site Collection and Recycling Centre
DESCRIPTION:On the 7th May 2021 at 13:02 hours\, 3 pumping appliances from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS)were mobilised to a fire at the Biffa Waste Services Ltd waste collection and recycling centre on the Northbank Industrial Estate\, Irlam \nOn their arrival it was established that a dry pipe sprinkler system had operated in the warehouse loading bay activating 20 heads\, suppressing the fire located in the warehouse loading bay before the arrival of operational crews. \nHaving this type of automatic fire suppression system installed brings with it a number of benefits for your business:\n1.They’re fast-acting\, suppressing the fire\, keeping the fire under control before major damage is caused to buildings and equipment.\n2.Minimises financial losses incurred from having to replace damaged goods\, plant and machinery\n3.Reduces the time you need to close following the fires \nOn this occasion\, business interruption minimised to 3 hours\, reducing potential losses of £40\,000-£50\,000 to £3\,000. The cause of the fire\, lithium battery igniting waste\, affecting approximately 5\,000m2. \nUK fire and rescue services attend around 300 significant fires in waste sites each year. Fires in waste sites are often difficult to extinguish\, needing a lot of resources for long periods\, and can have serious effects on public health\, the environment\, safety to firefighters and local communities. \nKris Egerton\, Operations Supervisor at Biffa\, said: “We are grateful that the timely action of the sprinkler system helped stop the spread of the fire that broke out at our site in Gilchrist Road and enabled firefighters to bring it under control quickly. As a result\, we were able to minimise damage and resume operations swiftly. The sprinkler system adds an extra layer of protection\, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring our people and the public are safe.” \nGMFRS have uploaded to You Tube digital content featuring the manager of the Biffa waste recycling manager sharing their experiences and knowledge to encourage others to consider having sprinklers installed. Debunking the myths surrounding sprinklers. \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/manchester-waste-site-collection-and-recycling-centre/
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210409T221700
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210409T221700
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210624T213440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T143923Z
UID:10000242-1618006620-1618006620@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sprinkler Save\, Southend On Sea Flat Fire
DESCRIPTION:Photograph speaks a thousand words\, the benefits of sprinklers can clearly be seen in this hostel fire. One side wall sprinkler head activated suppressing/extinguishing the fire prior to Essex fire & rescue service attending this residential incident. \nThe sprinklers were installed as part of Essex fire & rescue Service match funding programme* \nTime of incident 10:17  and was limited to the room of origin\, without the residential sprinkler system the outcome could off been so much different for the resident. \n* Essex  Fire and Rescue Service have been leading from the front contributing funding for the installation of sprinkler systems throughout seven housing estates in Basildon. \nSince 2013\, the fire service has part-funded and supported the retrofitting of sprinklers in a number of high risk premises in Essex. \nThe latest match-funding project has been agreed for sprinklers to be installed at all properties in the seven housing estates in the Felmores area of Basildon. \nBasildon Council have been awarded £70\,000 from the fire service’s sprinkler fund to match-fund their projects.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sprinkler-save-southend-on-sea-flat-fire/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201013
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210511T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T142757Z
UID:10000310-1602460800-1602547199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Business premises\, East Sussex
DESCRIPTION:East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has praised a business in Hastings for installing the sprinklers system\, which stopped a small fire quickly spreading throughout the building. \nUpon arrival\, crews found a small fire located in the fan unit\, which had been quickly extinguished by the sprinkler system. \nAndrew Gausden\, Business Safety Manager said: “This is a timely reminder to other companies to invest in a sprinkler system which could protect your business from severe fire damage.A sprinkler system really can make a difference\, in 2019 we attended a similar fire locally which resulted in the total loss of a business – sprinklers would have made the difference. \n“Sprinkler systems are designed to contain a fire ensuring businesses are often up and running within a short period of time due to limited damage.”
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/business-premises-east-sussex/
LOCATION:Hastings\, Hastings\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210511T183019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T183019Z
UID:10000311-1595462400-1595548799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheltered housing\, London
DESCRIPTION:On 21st July a call was received by BAFSA member Triangle advising the company of a fire in a flat on the 4th floor at 1-133 Garnet Road\, Thornton Heath. The call was a result of the sprinkler alarm signalling the call centre. \nThis is sheltered housing and Triangle had retrospectively installed a BS9251 sprinkler system supplied by a tank and pump which was commissioned in December 2019. \nLondon Fire Brigade attended and forced entry to learn the fire had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. \nIt appears the resident was using a bedroom as a prayer room and had left the property leaving a lot of incense candles burning\, it is assumed that these were the source of ignition but it is unclear what the item first ignited was. \nTriangle engineer attended site and the sprinkler head was reinstated and the system made live by 1700 hrs. \nBAFSA notes that a second sprinkler head in the hallway had got hot enough for the cover plate to drop off but not to activate the head… a perfect example of how accurate sprinklers are. They really do not go off all at once!
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sheltered-housing-london/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200707
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210511T190903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T190903Z
UID:10000312-1593993600-1594079999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, Southampton
DESCRIPTION:Afire broke out in the kitchen in a high-rise block owned by Southampton City Council on 3rd July. It was successfully suppressed by the sprinkler system with minimal damage. The Fire & Rescue Service attended with multiple units but had little to do but check that the fire was fully extinguished. \nWithout the sprinkler activation the fire would have engulfed the whole flat before the Fire & Rescue Service arrived on the scene. \nThe flat\, along with the others in the block\, and all other blocks in the city\, has benefitted from a range of fire safety works in addition to the sprinkler system. Southampton City Council take resident safety seriously and the 3 high-rise fires over the last 12 months effectively controlled by the sprinkler system and other fire safety measures are a testament to this.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-southampton/
LOCATION:Southampton
CATEGORIES:Residential
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200625
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210515T170538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T170611Z
UID:10000313-1592956800-1593043199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, Cardiff
DESCRIPTION:On 24th June\, BAFSA member RSP Sprinklers Wales received a call out to small block of flats in Cardiff where their sprinkler system successfully extinguished a fire. \nThe call was received at 1542; their engineer arrived on site at 1626  and had the block fully protected again at 1654. \nThe fire had started on an external balcony\, igniting a gas canister which exploded and set off the sprinkler inside the flat. The sprinkler successfully extinguished the fire both inside the flat and out on the balcony where the flames were within reach of the sprinkler spray pattern.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-cardiff/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200523
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210515T170806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T171235Z
UID:10000314-1590105600-1590191999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, Stoke on Trent
DESCRIPTION:Fire crews with an aerial ladder were to a kitchen fire on the eighth floor of the city centre Lindop Court tower block in Stoke on Trent on 22nd  May. \nA total of five crews  attended from Longton\, Hanley and Newcastle but the fire\, believed to be started in a chip pan\,  had already been put out by a sprinkler system when firefighters arrived at the scene. \n1 concealed sidewall sprinkler had activated. The building had been retrofitted and has a BS 9251 tank and pump system. \nThere were no casualties.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-stoke-on-trent/
LOCATION:Stoke-on-Trent\, Stoke-on-Trent\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200403
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210515T170943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T170943Z
UID:10000315-1585785600-1585871999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:2 Sprinkler Saves in kitchens in London
DESCRIPTION:Burnt cooking in the kitchen of a residential block of flats of three floors in Waddon Court Road\, was the cause of a fire which\, from the limited information provided\, was controlled by a Personal Protection system. The fire was all out on arrival with no firefighting action completed by crews\nLocal enquiries are currently being completed by the local fire safety team \n1 sprinkler head actuated in the kitchen of a 5 roomed flat on the 11th floor of a 21 storey block of flats in Lanterns Way. LFB reported that the fire was out on arrival.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/2-sprinkler-saves-in-kitchens-in-london/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200313
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210515T172724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T172724Z
UID:10000237-1583971200-1584057599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, London
DESCRIPTION:On 12 March \, LFB crews were called to a rapidly developing fire on the sixth floor external balcony of Tweed Walk Tower Hamlets – a twelve storey apartment block.\nThe fire spread horizontally along the balcony from the seat of the fire affecting the balcony of the adjacent dwelling. Due to the intensity of the fire the patio doors/glazing located adjacent to the seat of the fire failed.\nThe prompt activation of the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS)restricted the fire damage to the glazing units/frames with smoke logging confined to the ceiling level of the apartment . The external fire was extinguished using a ground monitor and jets.\nOver recent years the LFB Fire Investigation Team have attended a large number of incidents where fires have occurred on balconies. The cause of those fires has often been due to unsafe disposal of cigarettes by the resident which is the case for the above mentioned incident.\nWithout AFSS the outcome of this incident may well have been more serious with the potential for a full compartment fire which would have seriously compromised the safety of residents and firefighters. Personal contents in the apartments were virtually untouched by the fire\, and no fire related injuries were reported.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-london-2/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200309
DTSTAMP:20260420T041410
CREATED:20210515T171110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T171110Z
UID:10000236-1583625600-1583711999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, London
DESCRIPTION:On the 8th March\, crews were called to a 5 pump fire on the 25th floor of a 4 roomed flat of a 39 storey high rise residential block in Southwark Bridge Road. \nThe alarm was raised by the occupier to a kitchen fire\, one sprinkler head activated and extinguished the fire prior to the arrivals of crews. \nWithout AFSS the outcome of this incident may well have been more serious with the potential for a full compartment fire which would have seriously compromised the safety of residents and firefighters. no fire related injuries were reported. \nOn this occasion due to the height/design of the building a BS EN 12845 system was installed allowing extra resilience to be provided for the installation\, it should be noted a BS9251 :2014 system is installed for buildings up to 45m in height unless agreed with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-london/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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